The debate over the proper use of advance parole has intensified on social media platforms, following the experience of a Cuban woman, Yany Barrueto, who traveled to Cuba despite not holding U.S. permanent residency. Barrueto, gaining attention under the TikTok handle @yany.3barrueto, shared her travel tale, sparking widespread curiosity and stirring controversy over the risks involved.
Advance parole allows individuals temporary exit from the United States and re-entry; however, as highlighted by Mario J. Pentón’s interview with immigration attorney Ismael Labrador, it is fraught with potential pitfalls for those whose immigration status is not fully resolved. Labrador unequivocally advised against its use in such circumstances, citing significant risks of legal consequences, including potential deportation.
Traveling outside the U.S. without secured residency, especially to places like Cuba where geopolitical tensions can complicate immigration matters, could jeopardize the status of those like Barrueto. If caught by Customs and Border Protection (CBP) upon return, the traveler may face detention, viewed as abandoning their ongoing legal immigration procedures.
Issued by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), advance parole is intended for exceptional cases needing temporary exit from the U.S. Labrador stressed that this document does not ensure automatic re-entry, as each case is assessed individually upon the traveler’s return.
Applications for advance parole are generally reserved for those adjusting their status, individuals protected under DACA, or persons needing to travel urgently for humanitarian reasons. The contentious nature of this document was exemplified by Barrueto’s case, which has led some online to see her experience as a navigable blueprint, while others warn of the severe implications for future immigration processes.
One striking example given by Labrador underlines the risk, stating, “Just as she testified that it went well for her, I know of others for whom the experience went poorly when they went to Cuba without having residency in the United States.”
Legal experts strongly urge anyone considering using advance parole to seek comprehensive legal advice before taking any steps that could endanger their U.S. immigration status. Each decision in the immigration process carries weight, and missteps can lead to irreversible consequences.
While Barrueto’s story has shed light on the possible use of advance parole, it also serves as a crucial reminder of the importance of navigating immigration matters within the legal framework, with informed and cautious steps.
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